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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.66, 1,402.22 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.66, 1,402.22 and 285.36 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.66 : 1,402.22 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.66/1,402.22 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.66x = 1,402.22 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.66x = 400,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,137.50/934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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